Friday, August 21, 2015

Submerged

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I don't have very much to say these days -- am feeling more contemplative than otherwise. I told a friend today that the only thing I'm interested in these days as far as current events go - or drawn to or in awe of  -- are the words of two dying men: Jimmy Carter and Oliver Sacks. One has a deep faith in a Christian God and the other is an atheist, yet both are imbued with a holiness that stuns me. If you haven't read either of their words about life and about dying, I recommend them. I could add no more.
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15 comments:

  1. Ms. MoonAugust 21, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Yes. M'am. Absolutely two holy men. As they have lived, so are they dying. We will all die. To be able to accept that fact when the reality of it comes so close, to be able to joke and muse and reflect- that is what I would wish for. I doubt I will live up to anywhere near the examples of these men.

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  2. Tanya Ward GoodmanAugust 21, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    I share your awe.

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  3. BirdieAugust 21, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    If more Christians were like Jimmy Carter I might actually consider going to church.

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  4. AndreaAugust 21, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Yes and yes. Oliver and Jimmy. Paying close attention to both over here.

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  5. karioAugust 21, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    It makes me sad to think that all too soon the world will lose these two amazing men who live with grace and work for peace and understanding. I can only hope that others soon step up to take their place.

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  6. 37paddingtonAugust 21, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Your recent portraits of Sophie have been just stunning in their beauty and dimension. Sophie holds the space in the photo, her eyes looking deep into you. She's so ethereal and lovely, but really these are portraits of your relationship, and you are so present in these photographs too. Love, RA

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  7. MaryLou ConnollyAugust 21, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Love those two men. Good men.

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  8. ElisabethAugust 21, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Two 'holy' men from such different perspectives have much in common with Sophie, looking lovely as ever.

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  9. Vesuvius At HomeAugust 21, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    It is better to focus on these guys then on all the rest of it.

    Sophie is sacred.

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  10. HBFAugust 21, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    I love Oliver Sacks and his words of late, I am so glad he is sharing his thoughts-I feel such an ache when I imagine his words never spoken!

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  11. VeronicaButterflyAugust 22, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Sophie is so beautiful.... on an 'undeep' note, I LOVE her walls, I've been thinking how to do this for Scott...

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    1. ElizabethAugust 22, 2015 at 12:14 PM

      Thank you, Shelly! Her walls are a simple upholstery -- a board with 2" foam and then fabric. I had an upholsterer come in and do it -- the window sills and baseboards are also covered. I wish I'd done it sooner!

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  12. The Sound of the SilentAugust 23, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    I've always loved Oliver Sack's writing. His recent NYTimes pieces - particularly the latest one - are so moving and fascinating; that rare blend of science and art. What a gift to mankind he's been.

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  13. JoAugust 24, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Such a beautiful picture.

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